1、新疆昌吉教育共同体2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间：100分钟 总分：120分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）AAdult Education CoursesComputer StudiesTechnology is advancing at a rapid pace, and we rely more and more on computers for everything from cooking to organising our taxes. This six-week course will give you a
2、n understanding of computer fundamentals, including the use of software packages (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and how to use the Internet.Start: May 2,2019Time: Wed 7 pm-9pmCost:$300Length:6 weeksPlace: Sydney CollegeWoodworkLearn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your
3、 confidence and skills. Each lesson explores a different area of woodworking that will provide you with the skills needed for any woodworking project. Flexible learning allows you to choose only the lessons that interest you.Start: April 15,2019Time: Mon 5 pm-7pmCost:$30 per lessonLength:12 weeksPla
4、ce: Adult Learning CentreWeb DesignProvides advanced training in software, design, and coding for the weBStudents must have already completed a recognised basic web design course or have at least 2 years relevant work experience. Students completing the course will receive the Diploma in Advanced We
5、b Design.Start: June 1,2019Time: Weekdays 9 am-4pmCost:$4,990Length:40 weeksPlace: University of TechnologyArtThis practical course is intended to help established artists take their creativity further. From sketching and colour, to composition, painting and experimenting with style, you will study
6、and explore an engaging variety of creative media and subject matter.Start: April 21,2019Time: Thur 3 pm-6pmCost:$750Length:15 weeksPlace: City Art1Which courses are suitable for beginners?AWeb Design and Art. BComputer Studies and Art.CWoodwork and Web Design. DComputer Studies and Woodwork.2Which
7、course awards students an official certificate?AArt. BWoodwork. CWeb Design. DComputer Studies.3How much will a student who attends only half of all the Woodwork lessons pay in total?A$30. B$180. C$250. D$360.BLast fall, I went to New York for sightseeing. I visited many tourist attractions there, a
8、nd I also saw many unfortunate citizens on the street, like beggars and homeless folks.Standing outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I heard a voice ask, “Can you do me a favor?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended out. Naturally, I reached into my pocket for
9、 some change immediately and placed it in her hand without even looking at her. I was really annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. What I only thought at that moment was to send her away.But the blind woman said with a warm smile on her face, I dont want your money. I just need you to show me the w
10、ay to the subway entrance.In an instant, I realized what I had done just now. Her unexpected words took me by surprise and shame. I had acted with prejudice Id judged another person simply for what I assumed she had to be. I felt ashamed of myself and couldnt face the old woman anymore. And I felt s
11、mall beside her.The incident reminded me that I believed in being humble, even though I had lost that belief for a moment. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant. I left Honduras and arrived in the U. S. at the age of 15. Through the years, I have experienced many acts of p
12、rejudice. I remember a time at the age of 17 when I was a busboy, I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. But now, living my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of wher
13、e I want to go. It is the blind woman who cured me of my blindness.4What did the author think the blind woman wanted at first sight?ATo ask for directions.BTo offer him some help.CTo demand some donations.DTo borrow money from him.5Why did the author feel ashamed?AHe had a prejudice on the woman.BHe
14、 couldnt face the woman.CHe was judged by his appearance.DHe was an immigrant himself.6Why did the author mention his experience as a busboy?ATo indicate he led a miserable life.BTo tell he didnt work hard at school.CTo prove he used to be a humble man.DTo show he used to be unfairly judged.7What is
15、 the best title for the text?ABe Considerate - Always Minding Your WordsBBe Humble - Always Dropping Your PrejudiceCBe Generous - Always Helping Those in NeedDBe Aggressive - Always Having a Big DreamCWith the warmth of the sun on your skin and the sounds of the birds in the trees, stepping outside
16、can help anyone feel instantly better. People who have been suffering from stress and sickness can spend quiet time in gardens. You may be surprised to learn that one of the best, steps you can take to protect your health is to step outside and spend some time in the grass, dirt and water.Our ancest
17、ors enjoyed the healing power of nature, and now scientists are starting to catch up, according to research in recent years, just having a view of nature has been shown to improve hospital patients recovery and reduce illness rates among office workers. Also, exposure to wildlife, horseback riding,
18、hiking, camping and farms can be helpful for a variety of health conditions in adults and children.Much of this type of research is focusing on children, and in fact an entire movement has quickly developed to connect kids with the healing power of nature.Obesity . Rates of childhood obesity have gr
19、own sharply in recent years, and this is partly because of reduced outdoor activity time. Increasing the time students spend learning about nature, both in and outside the classroom, would help solve this problem. Such lessons are often more attractive for students and often lead them to become more
20、 active outside.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (多动症). Exposure to ordinary natural settings in the course of common after-school and weekend activities may be effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms in children. According to a study, participation in green activities, such
21、as nature walks, helped ADHD patients from a wide range of backgrounds to stay focused and complete tasks.Stress. Access to nature, even house plants, can help children cope with stress.Depression and seasonal emotional disorder. Major depression requires medical treatment, but physical activity, es
22、pecially outdoors, can help ease symptoms. For your average case of winter blues, experts suggest spending time outside every day and, if possible, taking the family to a sunny vacation spot in mid-winter.Experts emphasize that you neednt go to wilderness preserves to enjoy natures benefit! Simply w
23、alking in a city park or growing in a rooftop garden can go a long way.8What can be inferred from the first paragraph?AEnjoying the sounds of birds makes people feel instantly better.BModem people pay little attention to the benefit of stepping outside to their health.CStepping outside is one of the
24、 best steps you can take to protect your health.DPeople suffering from stress and sickness can spend quiet time in gardens.9According to the passage, lessons about nature .Ashould involve parents in themBshould take place outdoorsCare used widely at schoolsDare liked by students10Which of the follow
25、ing can take place of the underlined words “go a long way”?Awalk a long wayBgo far away Cmake a differenceDincrease stress11Which is the best title of the passage?AHealing Power of NatureBAccess to the NatureCProblems with ChildrenDSolutions to ObesityDAll the efforts you put into studying at univer
26、sity may not have been enoughbecause robots could be coming for your job. A new study finds that as many as 800 million workers could be replaced by robots by 2030.The study from the McKinsey Global Institute estimates that between 400 million and 800 million individuals could be replaced by automat
27、ion( 自动化) or robots and need to find new jobs by 2030 around the world. It estimates that 30 percent of the hours people spend on working globally could have been automated by that time.Those most affected will be people who work in predictable environments doing tasks such as operating machines and
28、 preparing fast food. Those who make a living by collecting and processing data also face a high risk of being replaced by robots. But people who work in less predictable environments such as gardeners, plumbers, and childcare staff face a smaller risk, because their roles are technically difficult
29、to be automated and often command relatively lower wages, which makes automation a less attractive business proposition(商业提议).However, its not all doom( 厄运) for the future of employment. The Study notes that automation sometimes allows workers to remain employed in a different position. “ Even when
30、some tasks are automated, the employment rate in those occupations may not decline because workers may perform new tasks,” McKinsey &Company wrote in a release on its website.It noted that China has the largest number of employees who would need to switch occupations, up to 100 million if automation
31、 was adopted rapidly, or 12 percent of the 2030 workforce. The numbers are higher in more advanced economies, with up to one-third of the 2030 workforce in America and Germany needing to switch occupations, along with nearly half of the 2030 workforce in Japan. Countries which fail to prepare worker
32、s for transition to new jobs will feel the impact of a rise in unemployment and depressed wages, according to the study.12.Why will lots of people need to find new jobs by 2030 around the world?A.They dont put efforts into their study at university.B.The worlds working population is on the steady ri
33、se.C.They will be paid less with the development of technology.D.Robots or automation will take the place of their positions.13.Which will be the least likely to be replaced by robots?A.Machine operation. B.Fast food cooking.C.Childcare in kindergarten.D.Data collection.14.What is the studys stateme
34、nt about jobs being replaced by robots mainly based on?A.Estimated figures.B.Public opinions.C.Financial reports.D.Website contents.15.Which part does the article belong to?A.Education.B.Business.C.Lifestyle.D.Technology.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） It is necessary for us to improve our problem-solving abi
35、lities.If you dont properly understand the problem, your solutions may be ineffective or fail entirely.16 For example,is there one problem or actually several?Can you restate the problem in your own words?By spending time with the problem you will better understand it and be equipped to generate（产生）
36、solutions.17 Collect data,ask people or experts connected to the problem,look for resources online,in print,or elsewhere. Once you have data,organize it.Try to do this by rewording or summarizing it.Perhaps you could even map it out in a chart.You may not need to bother with this step for simple pro
37、blems,but it will be essential for those of a more complex one.The first step in finding a solution is to look at data that you have gathered about the problem and to analyze its importance.18 Start with the raw data.Sometimes,information will need to be broken into smaller,more manageable parts or
38、to be ranked for its importance.19 .You might do this on a limited,trial scale at first to test the results.Or,you might go all in.Keep in mind that unpredictable problems which you did not plan can arise at this stage.Keep in mind that problem-solving works in a cycle.It will generate a number of d
39、ifferent solutions that each should not be ignored.20 If not, then you must look for another solution and start the process over again.So make small changes if necessary.A. If you fix the problem,you have found a suitable solution.B. Once you have chosen the best solution,put it into practice.C. You
40、 should focus on the problem and your problem-solving process.D. Gather as many acts as you can about the problem to get a clear picture of it.E. A hobby is another way that you can continue to improve your problem solving skills.F. To define the problem clearly,you will have to ask questions and lo
41、ok at different angles.G. When analyzing,you will look for links and relationships for better understanding the overall situation.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）My job is to provide at-home services for the elderly and those who are disabled. My client (客户) was an 86-year-old wom
42、an who had been 21 cancer for the past four years. The last few months of her life took all her 22 but none of her joy in life.Each day I appeared at her 23 , she would ask, “Have you heard any good 24 lately?” Im not good at remembering jokes and 25 had a funny story to tell her, besides it always
43、seemed that the only joke that would come to my mind sound 26 to her.Then, I got the bright idea to copy Graces Kid Stories that I 27 on my bookshelf at home. Every day I would have one more 28 thing to tell my wonderful friend. She would 29 quietly to herself, and my heart was 30 .Today, her daught
44、er told me she had 31 on Sunday. One of the things the daughter told me was that one of her mothers last 32 was “Have you heard any good jokes lately?”The daughter told her mother that she couldnt 33 anything funny. Her mother replied that I always 34 with a joke and that she had 35 wailing for me t
45、o arrive with each new “joke”.We 36 for a few minutes together, then I got on with my 37 , but I couldnt seem to down to work. Finally, I 38 the daughter and asked, “Would you like to hear todays joke?”I am grateful to the stories for 39 me to make an old womans last days a little more 40 . Goodbye,
46、 my old friend, I hope you continue to get a joke every day in heaven!21AfightingBstudyingCtreatingDfacing22AstressBgloryCconfidenceDenergy23AofficeBdoorCmindDeyes24AjokesBstoriesCnewsDmessages25AnearlyBsimplyChardlyDeasily26AformalBuniqueCimpressiveDterrible27AeditedBfoundCborrowedDkept28AamazingBf
47、unnyClivelyDadventurous29AthinkBspeakCsmileDsing30AwarmBbrokenCawkwardDconfused31Adied awayBpassed awayCturned awayDgot away32AwordsBquestionsCpresentsDrequests33Athink ofBmake up Cfind out Dconcentrate on34AforwardedBcommentedCsurvivedDarrived35AavoidedBsuggestedCenjoyedDallowed36AdietedBcriedCwalk
48、edDpacked37ApathBchallengeCbusinessDcompetition38Alooked up at Bgot along withCtook control of Dlooked forward to39ApreventingBencouragingCattractingDhelping40AorganizedBcivilizedCpleasantDcomfortable第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。A US teenager criticized（批评）on social med
49、ia for wearing a 41 (tradition) Chinese dress to her high school prom（毕业舞会）defended her decision and has won support from netizens（网民）in China.Keziah Daum, 18, 42 high school senior in Utah, faced a strong reaction from thousands online, some of whom accused her of “cultural appropriation（文化挪用）” aft
50、er she posted four prom pictures on Twitter on April 22 that featured her wearing a qipao, a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for 43 (woman). “I 44 (praise) by the many people from China who have both reached out to me and have posted to social media their viewpoints. I thank them 45 the moral s
51、upport regarding my decision 46 (wear) a qipao,” Daum told China Daily in an email on Tuesday. “I 47 (sincere) thank the outpouring of support I have received from the people of China.” Daum stood by her choice to wear the dress, 48 was red and orange with gold-and-black embroidery（刺绣）. She said on
52、Twitter that she will not take down the original post. “The dress 49 (catch) my eye at first because of 50 (it) beauty,” she said. “I was also so happy to find a dress with a modest neckline. It is very hard to find dresses in America for prom which cover a womens neckline.”第II卷（非选择题）第三部分（共两节，满分35分）
53、第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Thank you for your letter, that really made me happy. Im glad know that youve come t
54、o China to learn kung fu in a school in my hometown. Im surely youll have a good time. Actually, I begin to learn kung fu when I was seven years old, for I have long been out of practice. Luckily, I will go home in two weeks for summer vacations. Then I can spare some time to learn it again, such th
55、at we can practice together on every day. Looking forward to yours learning kung fu in China. See you sooner.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）你是李华，与同学王明约好到他家讨论将要举行的英语演讲比赛，但是在路上目睹一起交通事故，并把伤者送往医院，没能赴约。请给他写一封道歉信，新的内容如下：1.向李华表示歉意。2.解释未能赴约的原因。3.约定时间以便再作讨论。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总次数。Dear WangMing，_
56、YoursLi Hua参考答案（精简版）1-5DCBCA6-10DBBDC11-15ADCAD16-20FDGBA21-25ADBAC26-30DBBCA31-35BDADC36-40BCADC41traditional42a43women44have been praised45for46to wear47sincerely48which49caught50its51.thatwhich 52. glad后加to 53. surelysure 54.beginbegan 55. forbut/yet 56. vacationsvacation 57. suchso 58.删去on 59. y
57、oursyour 60. soonersoon书面表达Dear Wang Ming,I amterriblysorry that I didnt show up at your home to discuss the coming English speech contest as planned.Please excuse me for my absence. On the way to your home, I came across a car accident. Seeing the man seriously injured, I soon rushed him to hospita
58、l in a taxi and stayed there until he was properly treated. Everything happened so unexpectedly that I didnt have time to inform you. Please accept my sincere apology. I would appreciate it if you could kindly tell me when you are available so that we will discuss the contest later.Sincerely yours,Li Hua.
